BA Computer Science and Philosophy

The Computer Science and Philosophy degree at Oxford University immerses you in hands-on, real-world experience—supported by world-class labs, live projects, and rich academic engagement:

From day one, you'll learn through tutorials and problem sheets, applying foundational skills in programming, formal logic, AI, and philosophical analysis. Oxford’s approach is deeply practical: weekly one-to-one or small-group tutorials offer personalized feedback, ensuring you actively apply concepts across both disciplines 

You’ll also access top-tier computing infrastructure—from departmental summer internships to the multi-disciplinary Oxford Internet Institute and Oxford e-Research Centre, equipping you for work at the intersection of technology, data, and society.

Transitioning now into how you’ll learn by doing:

Experiential Learning Highlights:

• Personalized tutorial system: Weekly computer science problem sheets and philosophy essays are discussed in-depth with tutors, offering tailored growth and rapid improvement .

• Core logic & theory modules: Learn mathematical logic, computability (e.g., Turing’s work), and philosophy of science—warehouses of practical reasoning and formal methods .

• Summer Internship Programme: Funded internships across 37 countries in fields from tech to finance—accessed via CareerConnect—place you in real professional settings each summer.

• Departmental internships: The CS department advertises summer internships focusing on research and industry applications, placing you in supervised, real-world engineering settings.

• Access to interdisciplinary research centres: Participate in projects at the Oxford e‑Research Centre and Internet Institute, gaining exposure to data, responsible AI, networked systems, and ethical tech.

• Ethical Hackathons & public policy engagement: Through faculty like Prof. Marina Jirotka, you can join Ethical Hackathons and social-facing initiatives that blend tech and philosophical responsibility.

• College-level support & libraries: Tutorials are hosted in your college, with access to college tutors (e.g., at Balliol or LMH), plus rich library archives—enhancing research in both code and critical theory.

University of Oxford – BSc in Computer Science and Philosophy graduates launch into intellectually rich and high-impact careers: approximately 80% are employed within six months, with around 90% finding their work meaningful and aligned with their studies. Students often move into roles such as:

• Software Engineer / Developer

• AI / Machine Learning Specialist

• Data Analyst / Research Analyst

• Ethical Tech Consultant / Systems Designer

University services that support employment

• Oxford Careers Service & College Support: Offers tailored one-to-one coaching, CV/interview prep, alumni mentoring, employer events, and access to exclusive internships and job opportunities.

• Academic supervision & research projects: World-class faculty in both Computer Science and Philosophy provide in-depth guidance, fostering strong analytical, programming, and communication skills.

• Industry placements & live briefs: Collaborative activities and recruitment events with leading employers including Microsoft, Google, Nvidia, ARM, Intel, Siemens, Dyson, HSBC, and Roche.

Graduation Outcomes & Alumni Success

• ~80% of graduates in paid employment within six months, with an additional ~6% pursuing further study.

• Average early-career salary: £41,600; median: £35,700 (based on 320 responses).

• ~89% of graduates report that their work is meaningful and closely connected to their studies.

• Graduates often see continuing salary growth, frequently surpassing £44,500 within three years.

University–industry partnerships

• Strong ties with employers like IBM, Google, Amazon, Facebook, Cisco, Morgan Stanley, and Goldman Sachs, offering roles from software engineering to game programming and consultancy.

• Live academic challenges and hackathons are regularly held in collaboration with the Department of Computer Science and industry partners.

Long-term accreditation & reputation

• Oxford ranks #1 globally for Computer Science (Times World University Rankings).

• The degree combines rigorous academic training and elite prestige—opening doors to research, policy roles, entrepreneurship, and senior positions in tech and consultancy sectors.

Further Academic Progression:
After completing your BSc, you can pursue:

• A Master’s (MSc/DPhil) in areas like Artificial Intelligence, Ethical AI, Cybersecurity, Data Science, or advanced theoretical Computer Science—at Oxford or leading international institutions.

• PhD (DPhil) research in interdisciplinary fields such as AI ethics, logic, computational theory, or cognitive science—backed by world-class supervision.

• Professional development through BCS Chartered IT Professional pathways and specialist credentials in emerging tech and ethical computing.

• Career options blending technology, ethics, academia, government, consultancy, fueled by your unique training at the intersection of computing and philosophy.